Phillips Barbecue

(323) 292-7613

4307 Leimert Blvd Ste 3
Los Angeles, CA 90008 34.0053 -118.33

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Neighborhoods: Leimert Park, South LA

Price:

$

Last updated 10.14.11

Category:

Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Hidden Find, Lunch Spot, Carry Out, Cheap Eats

Cuisine:

Southern

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What People Are Saying About Phillips Barbecue

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The Scene – There's no sign, but the smoke billowing out of a tiny strip mall in Leimert Park Village and a crowd of hungry people milling around in the parking lot make this hole-in-the-wall take-out-only joint easy to spot. – – The Food – The lean, meaty ribs, savory sliced beef and crisp-skinned links are all reasons why legions swear by this barbecue. Even the most know-it-all barbecue aficionados will swoon over the tenderness of the pork ribs. Tangy marinade, perfectly timed smoking and sauce singing with vinegar, sugar and a varying degrees of heat prove that…

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Save Time:
Skip waiting in long lines by calling in your order. Just remember to pick it up promptly: After 60 minutes, your order will be cancelled.
The Extras:
Phillips doesn't sell its sauce, so you'll just have to keep coming back for more. Given a choice between mild or hot, try "mixed." The mingled flavors of sweet and heat are just right.
ambiance
75.0% positive
  1. “finally ventured out to Phillips after being disappointed with Robin's in Pasadena, Lucille's, Wood Ranch (I tried baby back ribs or pork ribs at all of them and none of them have the true smoke flavor of real bbq) and despite the very sketchy location,”
  2. “To me, this is the best Phillips BBQ location.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The love their desserts.”
  2. “Red velvet cake is awesome.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “This has to be the best bar be que in town.”
food quality
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The sauce is addictive”
  2. “Two things I really want when I'm having a good pork sandwich.”
  3. “Service was nice, the people were great, i was all too eager after being there to eat since it was a pleasent visit, but that sauce was not the BIZZ”
  4. “The sauce is pretty good, the ribs were OK and sides were nothing special.”
  5. “And Phillips has the best sauce around.”
  6. “All you need for great tasty barbeque at your finger tips.”
  7. “The beef ribs and sliced beef are great too.”
  8. “Assuming a wait because there always is one and believe me the waits worth everys delicious rib.”
  9. “Phillips has the best beef brisket in the city.”
  10. “The half sweet/half hot BBQ sauce is the best.”
  11. “Tender, juicy, flavorful, seasoned meat that is just right, the 'HOT BBQ SAUCE' lives up to its advertisment - HOT, but delicious.”
  12. “However if you're looking for a solid pork sandwich or good smoked pit bbq this is not the place for you.”
  13. “Personally I don't understand why people stand in line for the food here, unless it is just that LA thing about if there is a line it must be good.”
  14. “The food is prepared relatively quickly with a very interesting and unique barbeque sauce.”
  15. “finally ventured out to Phillips after being disappointed with Robin's in Pasadena, Lucille's, Wood Ranch (I tried baby back ribs or pork ribs at all of them and none of them have the true smoke flavor of real bbq) and despite the very sketchy location,”
  16. “The best BBQ in L.A. ,the sauce is the best and the rib tips are meaty and tender”
  17. “So I am wondering do they have another one where I can sit down and enjoy the food or that's just it?”
  18. “This is the best authentic "que" in LA!”
  19. “love, love, love Phillip's BBQ, the meat is tender, seasoned to perfection and melts in your mouth.”
  20. “will say that there was plenty of meat on the ribs and the service was very nice.”
  21. “However, the sauce is extremely tasty and compliments the meat.”
  22. “love the sliced beef.”
  23. “like the slice Beef and the rib tips are also good it is reasonable and convient for me and my kids say its not to spicy”
  24. “live around in the west LA area and on last Friday night after work, I decided to have some good food and headed to Phillips.”
  25. “like my barbeque smoked slow so my meat is pink from the smoked flavor and falling off the bone.”
  26. “love the sliced beef and that's usually all i order.”
  27. “Beef brisket is good but sauce is too sweet.”
  28. “You want real slow pit smoked meats, then this is your place!”
  29. “The sauce was perfect and thick, which is good.”
  30. “like the pork rib more than the baby back and beef rib.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “If you want some really good BBQ then Phillips is definately the place.”
  2. “However if you're looking for a solid pork sandwich or good smoked pit bbq this is not the place for you.”
service
90.4800033569336% positive
  1. “will say that there was plenty of meat on the ribs and the service was very nice.”
  2. “Personally I don't understand why people stand in line for the food here, unless it is just that LA thing about if there is a line it must be good.”
  3. “Staff is friendly enough, but, you cone for the MEAT.”
  4. “Service was nice, the people were great, i was all too eager after being there to eat since it was a pleasent visit, but that sauce was not the BIZZ”
  5. “Also the prices are fair and the service is friendly.”
  6. “know people who love this place but I do not see what all the hype is about.”
  7. “love to eat and I love BBQ, but I was very very Disappointed, it made me wonder " will people hype anything becuase someone else does" I know we all have different things we enjoy, but the bitter flavor was awful.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Assuming a wait because there always is one and believe me the waits worth everys delicious rib.”
  2. “Also the prices are fair and the service is friendly.”
  3. “All this at very reasonable prices.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “like my barbeque smoked slow so my meat is pink from the smoked flavor and falling off the bone.”
  2. “You want real slow pit smoked meats, then this is your place!”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/10/11

WOW I AM AMAZED

by onestrongwoman at Citysearch

If you want some Ribs I definatly recommend this place from the outside it looks like a little hole in the wall but the ribs are out of this world!!!!!! The flavor is unique and comes in 3 different spice levels.when i first got introduced to phillips while pregnant it became one of my cravings and its funny because I never was big on ribs but i sure lov e me some phillips. I go there every chance i get. some may say its a lil pricy but you pay for what you get......some MEATY FINGER-LICKING GOOD BBQ RIBS

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/05/11

Good Food, Terrible Service

by my5200 at Citysearch

The food is delicious! But, the service is awful. James, the person that takes telephone orders was very rude. When I asked him to explain what comes on a large platter, he responded with a huff and frustration in his voice that sounded like he didn't want to serve me. I will not go back to this restaurant, eventhough the food is good.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/13/08

Best Bbq in Los Angeles.

by MyriamS at Citysearch

The best BBQ in L.A. ,the sauce is the best and the rib tips are meaty and tender . Also the prices are fair and the service is friendly. The peach cobbler tastes homemade and the smell there is so nice .

  • Pros: Good rib tips , great price
  • Cons: baked beans potato salad no seating
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/07/08

BEST BBQ EVERRRR

by adot at Citysearch

I HAVE BEEN EATING PHILLIPS BBQ FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS NOW...AND I LOVE IT! THE FOOD IS ALWAYS GREAT, AND SO IS THE SERVICE...I ALWAYS CALL IN MY ORDER AND PICK IT UP, BUT ON SATURDAY NIGHTS THEY DONT ACCEPT CALL IN ORDERS SO BE PREPARED FOR A LONG LINE!

  • Pros: GREAT FOOD
  • Cons: LONG WAIT ON SATURDAY NIGHTS
1 Star Rating: Poor

06/05/08

j_scott

by azulee at Citysearch

j_scott ** please post what the name of the church is your talking about. I've been trying to figure what the name of the place we used to eat at as a child and im pretty sure your talking bout the same place sure would help. Thanks a bunch if you happen to see this note

The Details on Phillips Barbecue

Place Categories:

  • thick barbeque sauce
  • best bbq
  • great sliced beef
  • very nice service
  • always great food
  • awful bitter flavor
  • great beef ribs
  • good beef brisket
  • slow pit
  • good line
  • best bbq takeout
  • best phillips bbq location
  • nice smell
  • outstanding phillips barbecue
  • delicious worth everys
  • awesome red velvet cake
  • good smoked pit bbq
  • good rib tips
  • wonderful smokey flavor
  • friendly staff
  • nice peach cobbler tastes homemade
  • great takeout bbq
  • good pork sandwich
  • great barbeque
  • very sketchy location
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